Overview:

Name of the game: Gaia Project

BGG Weight: 4.39 / 5

Year Published: 2017

Publisher: Z-Man Games

Designer: Jens Drögemüller and Helge Ostertag

Number of Players: 1-4 players

Playing Time: 60-150 minutes

Game Category/Theme: Science Fiction, Civilization Building

Board Game Mechanics: End Game Bonuses, Hexagon Grid, Income, Modular Board, Network and Route Building

Ratings:

Strategy: 9.0

Complexity: 8.5

Player Interaction: 7.5

Replayability: 9.0

Game Rating: 8.7

Cost: 7.0

Calculations:

Weight Rating: = (8.5 + 9.0) = 17.5

Playability Rating: = [(9.0 + 7.5 + 8.7) – 8.5] = 16.7

Play Rating Score: = (17.5 + 16.7) x 2 = 68.4

Value Rating: = 68.4 / 7.0 = 9.77

Final Score Rating: = 68.4 + 9.77 = 78.17

Review:

Gaia Project is a complex and strategic game set in a science fiction universe. Players take on the role of one of 14 unique factions, each with its own abilities and technologies. The goal is to expand your civilization, terraform planets, research new technologies, and gain power through various means. The game has a modular board, which means that the setup is different each time you play. Gaia Project is a competitive game that requires careful planning, tactical decisions, and a deep understanding of the game mechanics. It is not recommended for beginners, as it has a steep learning curve and can take a long time to play.

Gaia Project does not offer a solo or cooperative play mode.

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